TS-073603 — Manufacturers increasingly need to join stacks of very thin metallic foils and mixed‑thickness layers for applications such as electrification, electronics, and advanced manufacturing. Existing solid‑state joining methods—most notably impact welding and ultrasonic welding—struggle with the…

TS-073602 — Lightweighting and sustainability goals in transportation and advanced manufacturing are driving interest in bio‑based structural materials. Densified wood (“superwood”) offers metal‑like strength with a renewable feedstock, but its adoption is limited by the lack of robust, manufacturable…

TS-073587 — Magnetic nanoparticles are widely used in applications such as magnetic hyperthermia, catalysis, sensing, and data storage, yet their performance is often limited by poor control over key magnetic properties. Existing materials typically rely on size or shape control alone, which provides limited …

TS-073586 — The transition to low-carbon energy and chemicals requires efficient separation of CO₂ from hydrogen-rich gas streams, particularly in high-pressure syngas environments such as coal or natural gas gasification. Existing separation technologies (e.g., solvent absorption or conventional membranes)…

TS-073557 — Advanced polymer-derived ceramics (PDCs) and nanocomposites promise exceptional thermal, electrical, and mechanical performance, but commercial adoption is limited by poor nanoparticle dispersion and process complexity. Conventional nanoparticle syntheses rely on small-molecule ligands that are in…

TS-073553 — Positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems increasingly seek alternatives or complements to GNSS due to vulnerability to interference, jamming, and limited performance in challenged environments. While low Earth orbit (LEO) communication satellites offer strong signals and favorable geometr…

TS-073403 — The rapid growth of electric vehicles and energy storage systems is driving an unprecedented volume of end‑of‑life lithium‑ion batteries, creating both environmental and supply‑chain challenges. Conventional recycling routes focus on metal recovery through energy‑intensive processes and …

TS-073373 — Next‑generation power electronic systems require devices that deliver high breakdown voltage, large current handling, and fast switching while maintaining manufacturability at scale. Vertical FinFETs offer compelling performance advantages over incumbent bipolar and planar technologies, but thei…

TS-073358 — Reliable positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) in GNSS‑denied or disrupted environments remains a critical challenge for defense, transportation, and autonomous systems. While low Earth orbit (LEO) communications satellites offer powerful signals and rapid geometry changes, they are typicall…

TS-073339 — Positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) resilience is increasingly critical as GNSS vulnerabilities become more apparent in contested, denied, or degraded environments. Low Earth orbit (LEO) communication satellites offer a promising alternative PNT source, but their utility is limited by poorly…